Shreveport police Officer Cleat Temple (left) works security the day after Thanksgiving 1997 at Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport. (Times File Photo)

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Kristi Johnston

Should any shoppers take their frustrations out on other Black Friday-goers, Shreveport and Bossier City police are ready.

Bossier City will have additional officers on patrol, while Shreveport police will work their normal shifts, focusing on larger retail areas.

"It's one of those things we respond as needed," Shreveport police Cpl. Marcus Hines said. "It's going to depend on larger retailers and how they handle things. Generally, what they will do is hire extra security. We'll hang around those areas, but there's no special operation." ...